Overview
Riddhi Dogra is an Indian television and film actress known primarily for her work in Hindi-language entertainment. She rose to prominence with the role of Maharani Gayatri Devi Singh in the Star Plus serial Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? and later played the title role of Aradhana in Woh Apna Sa on Zee TV. She made her Hindi film debut in 2023 with Tiger 3, part of Yash Raj Films' spy universe.
Key Facts
| Name | Riddhi Dogra |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Languages of work | Hindi |
| Notable television roles | Gayatri Devi in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?; Aradhana in Woh Apna Sa |
| Film debut | Tiger 3 (2023) |
| Medium | Television, web series, film |
Background
Dogra began her professional life in the television industry as an assistant director before transitioning to acting. Her early on-screen experience came through small roles, after which she moved into lead parts on prime-time Hindi serials.
Career
Television
Dogra first attracted wide attention with Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, a Star Plus serial produced by Rajshri Productions, in which she played the royal character Gayatri Devi Singh. She subsequently appeared in Khamoshiyaan on Zee TV.
From 2017 to 2018, she portrayed Aradhana in Zee TV's Woh Apna Sa, a romantic drama in which she played a dual role. The show became one of her most recognised television projects.
She has also appeared as a participant in non-fiction television, including the reality show Box Cricket League, and has hosted shows for various entertainment channels.
Web series
Dogra featured in the streaming series The Married Woman (2021), based on Manju Kapur's novel of the same name, which premiered on ALTBalaji and ZEE5. She has also appeared in other web projects across Indian OTT platforms.
Films
Her debut Hindi feature film was Tiger 3 (2023), directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. She played the role of Salman Khan's character's sister in the film, marking her entry into mainstream Hindi cinema.
Timeline
- Early career: Worked as an assistant director in television.
- 2010–2011: Featured in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? on Star Plus.
- 2015: Appeared in Khamoshiyaan on Zee TV.
- 2017–2018: Played Aradhana in Woh Apna Sa on Zee TV.
- 2021: Cast in The Married Woman on ALTBalaji and ZEE5.
- 2023: Made her film debut in Tiger 3.
Significance
Dogra is part of a generation of Indian television actors who have transitioned from long-format daily soaps into web series and theatrical films. Her shift from prime-time television lead roles to a high-profile Yash Raj Films production represents a broader trend of crossover between the Hindi television and film industries.